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Feb 21, 2024thunderous09 rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
It’s a very good book, in my opinion.
Jul 31, 2023frances_frances rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Beautifully written and illustrated. The authors captured that strange time between childhood and adolescence so perfectly. The mix of silly playfulness and an increasing awareness of the complexities of teen and adult relationships. This…
May 30, 2023MLISPanther rated this title 2 out of 5 stars
Can't understand the hype. I read the book and when I finished I put it down and thought why did it receive so much hype and awards? I thought the illustrations were amazing but I think I missed something with the story!? Maybe I will try…
Aug 23, 2022numbkitten rated this title 2.5 out of 5 stars
I really enjoyed the beginning of this book. I feel like it had so much potential but then towards the middle it really started to fade off. There were parts of the book that I felt was just wasted novel space. For example, the whole story…
Oct 17, 2021pink_butterfly_10287 rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
it was really great book and really showed friendship and family but there was explicit language
Aug 17, 2021khincherielin rated this title 2.5 out of 5 stars
“This One Summer”, written by Mariko Tamaki and illustrated by Jillian Tamaki, follows Rose and Windy, two teenagers that meet up every summer at Awago Beach. Since Rose was 5, she has been “summer cottage friends” with Windy. However,…
Jan 03, 2021IndyPL_TammieB rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
This story addresses several deep issues including coming of age, infertility, teen pregnancy, adoption, and LGBTQ parents. Even death rears its head in this dark drama. The monochrome illustrations add to the dim mood of the story. Windy…
Nov 25, 2020SAPL_Teens rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Rose and Windy are summertime friends. They only see each other once a year, during the summer when their families vacation at the same beach. But this year is different; Rose is 12 now and she’s more interested in the mysterious world of…
Jul 31, 2020
I think the illustrations are nice, but I didn't enjoy the story. It is filled with harsh language and mature subject matter. I don't recommend.
Jul 30, 2020penelopegomez rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
I feel like I'm really undetermined on this book. I didn't completely love it, but I didn't completely hate it either. I think I'm just neutral when it comes to this graphic novel. This book centers around 2 girls who are 'Summer Time…
Mar 19, 2020JCLFlanneryC rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
"This One Summer" captures the frustrated feelings of early adolescence, when everything happens around you but nothing happens to you. A slow and subtle book elevated by Jillian Tamaki's illustrations which communicate so perfectly what…
Nov 01, 2019JCLBrittanyC rated this title 2.5 out of 5 stars
The summary of this graphic describes Rose and her family heading to a beach house each summer, but this one is unlike the rest. Rose’s parents are constantly fighting while she finds herself caught up in a small beach town tragedy.…
Oct 17, 2019OdessaO rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Wonderful art, well written. I too think it's a great summer read. I enjoyed it a lot and would read it again.
Oct 09, 2019the_axolotl rated this title 2 out of 5 stars
The art in this novel was beautiful and did a great job of transporting you into Awago Beach. I felt really disappointed that there was barely any plot, turning points, or climax. So much was set up in the beginning but then barely…
Aug 16, 2019Sophia222 rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
I loved both the story and the illustrations in this graphic novel. The subject matter was heavy, but the author handled it beautifully and created a captivating narrative. The beautiful artwork drew me in, and the story kept me going to…
Jun 28, 2019Cinnimon_Bunnycorn rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
When I first saw this book, I thought that it would be a boring read. In truth, it was incredible. This is the first graphic novel that I read with swearing and mature subject matter. It captures those awkward years, and difficult family…
May 21, 2019ArapahoeChrisP rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Really enjoyed this one! Captures awkward adolescence pretty well. Good for both boys and girls.
Feb 08, 2019zoeythekat rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
This book really seemed to capture the feel of being 11. The artwork was gorgeous.
Jan 17, 2019OPL_MichelleC rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
A very authentic coming of age tale.
Nov 02, 2018dylankemp rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Really very cool. My 14 year old daughter and I both really enjoyed it. Covers some big topics but with a very light hand. The artwork is gorgeous, and changes pace with the story. Characters are likeable and believable. Please don't…
Aug 28, 2018
This One Summer is a graphic novel by Mariko Tamaki. Every summer Rose and her family go to the lake house in Awago Beach. Together with her friend Windy, the duo discover that this summer is much different than the last. I wouldn't…
Apr 25, 2018TechLibrarian rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
This One Summer is a beautiful graphic novel which manages to convey the feelings of being a teen in the summertime. This will be especially true if your family ever spent time at a beach house. It's not all fun and games; This One Summer…
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Mar 01, 2018strangegazelle rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
"This One Summer" has a level of character in its painterly, shades of purple visual design that blended well with its teen drama. Particularly and without spoiling it, there's a point near the end that ties together and concludes two of…
Jan 18, 2018BaronNumNums rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
This One Summer is a coming of age story that is very honest in ways most books would be afraid to even attempt. Beautifully illustrated as well as very poetic and thought provoking I'd highly recommend.
Sep 23, 2017
Celebrate the Freedom to Read! Read the top challenged book of 2016. A challenge is an attempt to remove or restrict materials, based upon the objections of a person or group. A banning is the removal of those materials. Challenges do…